After years of sitting on the data, the government yesterday (5 February 2026) finally released 16 evaluation reports1 which show that the much feared ‘smart’ motorways2 have been a costly failure3. TAN is calling for all ‘smart’ motorways to have a hard shoulder reinstated and turned into controlled motorways instead4....

Road safety strategy leaves vulnerable road users exposed Transport Action Network (TAN)1 has welcomed today’s publication of the government’s Road Safety Strategy2. The strategy, long overdue, contains welcome action and targets to reduce deaths and injuries on our roads. However, TAN is concerned by what is missing in the strategy....

Planning reforms could fail unless transport unblocked Despite transport being one of the most common reasons for housing developments stalling or facing local objections, the Government’s misguided focus on nature is getting in the way of long overdue change. That is the warning from Transport Action Network (TAN) in response...

Government makes further cuts to walking and cycling days before consultation ends In the final days of consultation on England’s new five year plan for cycling and walking1, the Government has made further funding cuts. Campaigners at Transport Action Network (TAN)2 are sounding the alarm about the funding allocation of...

Welcome moves to tackle vehicle taxation Commenting on today’s announcement in the Chancellor’s Budget of a new pay as you drive charge for electric vehicles1, the freeze on rail fares2, the gradual withdrawal of the temporary fuel duty cut3, and an additional £891m for the Lower Thames Crossing4, Chris Todd,...